phil robertson suspended from duck dynasty
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my problem stands with why is one person/organizations view considered right or wrong......why is a gay persons view that homosexuality is right ok but his view that its wrong isnt ok.....just seems un-american to me
Amen brotha.
I agree with this 100%
And un-american is a bad thing right?0 -
I also have the right to not support A&E for their actions. You don't like the mans opinion, don't watch the show. You PC nazis will wake up some day hopefully, and realize that the 1st amendment means something. Again, hopefully not before it's too late.0
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my problem stands with why is one person/organizations view considered right or wrong......why is a gay persons view that homosexuality is right ok but his view that its wrong isnt ok.....just seems un-american to me
Amen brotha.
I agree with this 100%
And un-american is a bad thing right?
Go back to your shanty.0 -
I didn't hear exactly what He said. But I keep hearing 1st amendment and all that. Lol. This is NOT a first amendment issue. If you think it is, you might want to go back to school and study up on what the 1st amendment is. Or, go live in a country where you don't have the right to free speech, and you'll find out quickly, what it means.
While anyone can say anything without persecution, sort of, there are consequences to saying certain things. Especially when you spew hate towards a group of people.
While many like to think that homosexuality is wrong or something, the fact is, many of those people are our brothers, sisters, parents, etc, and even though I'm not gay, I take huge offense to bigotry and closed-mindedness. It's not ok. It's not.
If I said something about gays in a derogatory way at work, I would be fired. Just like if I said something about any race or religion. I have the right to say it, but the private company that employs me has the right to have rules that do not discriminate towards others.
It's shameful that people can't just accept what is.
He was very respectful in the way he said he disagreed with their lifestyle.0 -
ONE THOUGHT...OPINIONS ARE LIKE A--HOLES, WE ALL GOT ONE, AND THEY ARE ALL DIFFERENT.....
I think he allowed his opinion and that is all it is...... last night they said, the show is the top grossing show on tv right now and I know why it is... real people with real opinions....
the A & E network also has the right to do what they think is best for the network..... its their party and they can "cry if they want to"
I guess we all have our own opinions about the comment he made...we can agree or disagree with it... bottom line... as much as i like that show, Phil is playing with their ball so to speak.... so if they want to take their ball and go home, they can....
this has brought so much attention to the media...sure wish other things would create so much uproar.... I wish Phil had said something about all our young military men who are getting killed over seas...... now that there would be something to talk about...
GO Phil Robertson!
Or perhaps outrage over the vote to cut military pensions that I heard about on HLN this morning.0 -
why is this show even a subject to talk about?
why are these people's lives even worth nothing? seriously- dumbest EVER.
I can't believe this is even a thread. ... even worse why I bothered to comment.
< and no I've never watched it>
that being said- if he was asked- he had a right to voice his opinion- right or wrong.
This. Everyone has a right to voice their opinion no matter how offensive it may be to someone else. But don't get pissed because the people who were offended voice their OPINION. The problem here is his opinion will affect their income. If you work for me and your opinion cost me money. Your *kitten* is gone. If you would keep someone as an employee that cost of money you are not a very smart business person. Sometimes you need to keep your freaking opinion to yourself. We all have opinions we don't voice for different reasons.0 -
My question is, Why do we let what a TV star matter in what we think/feel/believe in the first place? I personally do not give one care what ANY TV star thinks, feels, or gives their opinion on. I have my own beliefs, reasons, and feelings and in my childrens world, that's what counts, not the opinion of others. As for A&E - doesn't surprise me in the least.
The big screen absolutely does not give one iota of care about or me or any of us....all they want is OUR MONEY. Simple as that and they will do whatever it takes to get it and keep it.0 -
my problem stands with why is one person/organizations view considered right or wrong......why is a gay persons view that homosexuality is right ok but his view that its wrong isnt ok.....just seems un-american to me
Amen brotha.
I agree with this 100%
And un-american is a bad thing right?
Go back to your shanty.
I can;t you guys blew it up0 -
I also have the right to not support A&E for their actions. You don't like the mans opinion, don't watch the show. You PC nazis will wake up some day hopefully, and realize that the 1st amendment means something. Again, hopefully not before it's too late.
But this ISN'T a First Amendment issue. At all. Not by any stretch of the imagination. The First Amendment allows you to say whatever you want without being touched by the government. A television network? Not so much the government.
A&E is his employer and an employer has every right to fire someone if they do not agree with what they are doing.0 -
Not really sure putting homosexuality on the same level as beastiality is respectful.I didn't hear exactly what He said. But I keep hearing 1st amendment and all that. Lol. This is NOT a first amendment issue. If you think it is, you might want to go back to school and study up on what the 1st amendment is. Or, go live in a country where you don't have the right to free speech, and you'll find out quickly, what it means.
While anyone can say anything without persecution, sort of, there are consequences to saying certain things. Especially when you spew hate towards a group of people.
While many like to think that homosexuality is wrong or something, the fact is, many of those people are our brothers, sisters, parents, etc, and even though I'm not gay, I take huge offense to bigotry and closed-mindedness. It's not ok. It's not.
If I said something about gays in a derogatory way at work, I would be fired. Just like if I said something about any race or religion. I have the right to say it, but the private company that employs me has the right to have rules that do not discriminate towards others.
It's shameful that people can't just accept what is.
He was very respectful in the way he said he disagreed with their lifestyle.0 -
Wow, the ignorance displayed by some of you is absolutely disgusting to me. This is 2013. If you can't accept that homosexual Americans are here to stay, deserve the same rights as everyone else without being shamed as well as being told "majority rules" you truly should go back under the rock you crawled out from under.
I stopped by this thread with the hopes we had more open-minded people on here, obviously not. Happy to know the "majority rules" I am less of a citizen and two steps away from sleeping with an animal0 -
And why do people hold favour to Phil Robertsons opinions, not exactly Stephen Hawking now is he?0
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Oh wow. I just read a lot of other comments in this thread. This will all be deleted soon. Hi everyone!!!0
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God forbid a person has an opinion outside of what is deemed acceptable by the masses. Everyone needs to get the sand out their you know whats.0
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His opinion
I respect that
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Wow, the ignorance displayed by some of you is absolutely disgusting to me. This is 2013. If you can't accept that homosexual Americans are here to stay, deserve the same rights as everyone else without being shamed as well as being told "majority rules" you truly should go back under the rock you crawled out from under.
I stopped by this thread with the hopes we had more open-minded people on here, obviously not. Happy to know the "majority rules" I am less of a citizen and two steps away from sleeping with an animal
Aka if we don't agree with everything you say we are bigots.0 -
I don't think you're reading the same thread I'm reading ...Wow, the ignorance displayed by some of you is absolutely disgusting to me. This is 2013. If you can't accept that homosexual Americans are here to stay, deserve the same rights as everyone else without being shamed as well as being told "majority rules" you truly should go back under the rock you crawled out from under.
I stopped by this thread with the hopes we had more open-minded people on here, obviously not. Happy to know the "majority rules" I am less of a citizen and two steps away from sleeping with an animal0 -
People have to be careful what they say in this day and age....simple as that.0
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The fun experiment for this would be what if a gay guy from X corporation stands up on national TV and expresses his views on homosexuality and in turn gets fired from the company for expressing his views.
Oh how fast would a lawsuit be spun up yet its the exact same concept. Just some food for thought.0 -
so pathetic!!! I use to absolutely LOVE duck dynasty but i dont think i will be watching the show any longer. A&E can kiss my butt everyone knows that is what he believes and he was simply saying stuff from the bible. People are crazy simple as that!0
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I also have the right to not support A&E for their actions. You don't like the mans opinion, don't watch the show. You PC nazis will wake up some day hopefully, and realize that the 1st amendment means something. Again, hopefully not before it's too late.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
*sigh* Maybe read the First Amendment before you start invoking it?0 -
Oh wow. I just read a lot of other comments in this thread. This will all be deleted soon. Hi everyone!!!
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Mods will delete this by noon, easy0 -
They shouldnt even be on tv to begin with! They are a joke..0
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What's duck dynasty? ?_? Why do I care?0
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By suspending him from the show, A & E has given more publicity and exposure to Phil's words than he ever could have on his own.0
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Although we do have freedom of speech in this country... unfortunately there can be negative consequences for ones actions / opinions. Although I do agree with the right to voice an opinion I also take into consideration that there are consequences. For example I could go up to my boss and call them every word in the book to describe my thoughts on them. That is also my opinion but it is also prolly going to get me written up or possibly fired.0
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I HAVE gay friends and relatives HOWEVER I don't want or need a dude! Doesn't mean I am prejudice. His rights have been violated. I watched the show for the first time last night. I really liked it and hope they can resolve this silly issue.0
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Wait...we were *surprised* that a redneck from Louisiana is uncomfortable with "the gays"? Really? Who was caught off guard by that revelation?0
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Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion unless it is geared toward the beliefs of Christianity or the Bible then it becomes slanderous and hateful. I honestly hope that the Robertson's pull the show from A&E and find another home for it. It is absurd to think that one cannot have their OWN OPINION about the hot topics in the world without it being said they are hateful. I disagree with homosexuality but would never hate on those that choose that lifestyle. I have a hard enough time policing my own life let alone trying to tell anyone else how to live theirs.
Wow well said!!0 -
The fun experiment for this would be what if a gay guy from X corporation stands up on national TV and expresses his views on homosexuality and in turn gets fired from the company for expressing his views.
Oh how fast would a lawsuit be spun up yet its the exact same concept. Just some food for thought.
^^SO TRUE0
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